Events & Bootcamps
The events that matter for veteran-owned businesses.
Real industry programs that have launched thousands of veteran-owned businesses. Save the ones you want, add them to your dashboard, and stay on schedule.
National Bootcamps & Cohort Programs
Programs that turn veterans into operators.
From SBA's Boots to Business intro to EBV, V-WISE, Bunker Labs, and national conferences.
Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans (EBV)
EBV is the flagship veteran entrepreneurship program. A 30-day self-study, a 9-day on-campus residency at a host university (Syracuse, Texas A&M, UCLA, UConn, and others), then a 12-month mentor-supported business launch phase. Over 2,200 graduates.
EBV-Families (EBV-F)
A variant of EBV tailored to military family members — particularly those with caregiving responsibilities — to launch and grow small businesses from home. Self-study, residency, and 12-month support.
V-WISE (Veteran Women Igniting the Spirit of Entrepreneurship)
Three-phase program: a 4-week online course, a 3-day in-person conference, and 12 months of ongoing mentorship and support. The premier program for women veteran entrepreneurs.
Boots to Business
A two-day intro to entrepreneurship offered through the DoD TAP, plus the Reboot online follow-up. The SBA-run entry point for veteran entrepreneurship.
Bunker Labs CEOcircle
CEOcircle is a peer-mentoring program for veteran founders running real businesses. Cohort-based, monthly group meetings, plus structured curriculum from Bank of America and Bunker Labs.
Bunker Labs Veterans in Residence
A 6-month, in-person program in WeWork locations across the US. Provides workspace, curriculum, and community for early-stage veteran founders.
Patriot Boot Camp
A three-day intensive bootcamp for service members and veterans building technology companies, with extensive mentorship and follow-on community.
VBOC Business Plan Workshop
Veterans Business Outreach Centers operate nationwide and offer business plan workshops, mentorship, concept assessments, and ongoing support. There are 30+ VBOCs across the country.
NVSBC Veteran Entrepreneur Training Symposium (VETS)
The largest annual GovCon-focused conference for veteran-owned businesses. Procurement matchmaking, agency briefings, training tracks, and the SDVOSB/VOSB community.
Hivers & Strivers Pitch Events
An angel investment group focused on early-stage, veteran-led startups. Quarterly pitch events for veteran founders looking for $250K-$2M.
StreetShares Foundation Veteran Business Awards
Annual grant competition for veteran-owned businesses with awards of $5,000 to $15,000. Application opens each spring.
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